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Rise Fest
March 29 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
An afternoon celebrating Austin’s Black freedom communities.
Created by Pease Park Conservancy, The Rise Project, and
Outreach Productions
Austin Freedom Communities were founded by formerly enslaved people after Emancipation. They became thriving centers of Black culture, community, and resilience. Residents built homes, churches, schools, and businesses that sustained generations.
Pack your blankets and lawn chairs and gather in community to enjoy engaging activities, music, food, and discussions.